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RJ07 KFL

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 KFL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 97,890 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes o wheel cylinders and nearside rear pipe to flexi on limit of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2024 96,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes o wheel cylinders and nearside rear pipe to flexi on limit of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

both headlamp lenses misty

towbar and components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,506 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill closing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft outer gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

both headlamp lenses misty

towbar and components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,474 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both headlamp lenses going misty

Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,474 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both headlamp lenses going misty

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

both headlamp lenses going misty

tow bar corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

both headlamp lenses going misty

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,004 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 83,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,805 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,679 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,962 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear center seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear center seat belt slow to retract

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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RJ07 KFL is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ07 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ07 KFL is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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